2017- TM India

20 – www.travelmarvel.com.au – Day 1. Arrive Delhi. Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Special Stay – enjoy a stylish stay at Hyatt Regency. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight. Stay (Two Nights): Delhi, Hyatt Regency. D Day 2. Delhi. A guided tour of Delhi begins with a visit to the iconic Jama Masjid. Like a Local – embark on a rickshaw ride through the labyrinth of historic lanes in the Old City. Afterwards, see the impressive Red Fort and stop for lunch. This evening, you may wish to see a dazzling Bollywood show (see page 36 for details). BL Day 3. Agra. Visit India Gate today, which commemorates the Indian soldiers who died in WW1 and the Anglo-Afghan War of 1919. Then explore historic Humayun's Tomb, a fine example of Mughal architecture. Arrive at your hotel in Agra. Stay (Two Nights): Agra, Courtyard by Marriott. B Day 4. Agra, Taj Mahal. Visit the stunning Agra Fort. Next, head to the Taj Mahal for a locally guided tour. See why it is adored as India's ultimate icon and a place of unsurpassed beauty. Delight in a special dinner at Anise set within the Courtyard by Marriott. BD Day 5. Agra, Jaipur. Perhaps rise early and enjoy a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal (see page 36 for details). After breakfast, discover the beautiful deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri before heading to Laxmi Vilas Palace for lunch. This afternoon, travel towards Jaipur, commonly referred to as the 'Pink City'. Stay (Two Nights): Jaipur Marriott. BL Day 6. Jaipur. Enjoy a tour of the beautiful city of Jaipur. Like a Local – climb aboard a Jeep for a trip to the Amber Fort. See Hawa Mahal and explore the fascinating City Palace complex. A Taste of India – learn the traditional Rajasthani style of cooking during a class, then sample your efforts over lunch. BL Day 7. Patna, Embark Lower Ganges Cruise. Fly to Patna this morning where you'll be transferred to your river ship. After settling in, enjoy dinner on board, become accustomed to the fabulous facilities, and mingle with your fellow travellers and Cruise Director as anticipation builds for the journey ahead. Stay (12 Nights): the RV Rajmahal. BD Day 8. Patna, Barh. Tour intriguing Patna, and visit the extraordinary 18th-century Gola Ghar granary, the great Sikh temple and the State Museum. Back on board, your ship will pass near the old East India Company opium warehouses, mooring at Barh. BLD Day 9. Nalanda, Mokameh. Take an excursion to the excavated great Buddhist monastery and stupa at Nalanda and visit the museum. Then head to the picturesque Pawapuri Jain temple. Return in the evening to your ship at the great bridge at Mokameh. BLD Day 10. Monghyr, Sultanganj. Arrive in Monghyr and see its Mughal fort, as well as an East India Company cemetery. You'll also visit the Pirpahar Hill. Continue cruising and anchor near Jahangira Island at Sultanganj. BLD Feel awestruck by Agra's immense mausoleum, the Taj Mahal YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES § 13 days cruising the Lower Ganges § Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director, Cruise Director, and expert local guides in most locations § Transfers, port charges and tipping § Flight within India § 49 fine meals – 19 full breakfasts (B), 15 lunches (L) and 15 dinners (D) § All meals, plus local soft drinks, beers and spirits are included during your cruise, and regional wines are available with lunch and dinner on board § All sightseeing and entertainment aboard the RV Rajmahal INSIDER EXPERIENCES Unwind at the majestic Hyatt Regency in New Delhi for two nights Ride a rickshaw through the streets of Delhi's Old City Step aboard a Jeep for a surreal journey to the Amber Fort in Jaipur Learn how to cook Rajasthani-style at a local Jaipur restaurant Explore the exquisite Hazarduari Palace Visit the historic brass-working village of Matiari in West Bengal Take a cycle rickshaw tour of Kalna Relax at Taj Bengal in Kolkata Learn about Kolkata's heritage during a privately chartered tram ride Colours of India 20 Days | Delhi | Agra | Jaipur | Lower Ganges River Cruise | Kolkata

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